Episode 315 - Rome Pilgrimage Details

 This week the Fathers Lawler share some details about their upcoming pilgrimage to Rome.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-164RR-Rome-Pilgrimage-Details.mp3

Episode 314 - Baraga in July (Re-Air)

This week we dip back into the archives to see how the Snowshoe Priest, Bishop Baraga, fared in northern Michigan summers.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-097RR-Baraga-in-July.mp3

Episode 313 - Pentecost & Corpus Christi

This week we feature two homilies given by Fr. Scott recently. The first on the great feast of pentecost, the Birthday of the Church. The second on Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-163RR-Pentecost-Corpus.mp3

Episode 312 - What We Did in the Ice Storm

In late March 2025, northern lower Michigan was hit with an unprecedented ice storm of cataclysmic proportions. Thousands were without power for days if not weeks, fuel and equipment were in short supply, and travel was difficult if not impossible. Now that things have finally returned to normal, Fr. Scott is joined by some of his parishioners to discuss how this storm affected them and how faith helped them through it.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-162RR-IceStorm.mp3

Episode 311 - St. Peter's Retreat in France, Reflection, Pt. 3

We bring you another episode of reflections on the pilgrimage Fr. Scott led to St. Peter's in France. This time featuring, among others, Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz.

Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-161RR-Chesterton-Reflections-Pt3.mp3

Episode 310 - CSA: What It Does (Re-Airing)

Now that we've covered how CSA works, Fr. Scott has invited on some more guests to discuss the great initiatives in the Diocese of Gaylord funded by CSA. Even though this is a re-airing, this information is still relevant and important.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-151RR-CSA-What-it-does.mp3

Episode 309 - CSA, What is it? (Re-Airing)

This week we dip into the archives to air an interview about a timely topic: the Catholic Services Appeal.

Fr. Scott is joined by two distinguished guests to discuss what CSA, the Catholic Services Appeal actually is and why it's important for the work of the Church.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-150RR-CSA-What-is-it.mp3

Episode 308 - Easter Triduum 2025

 This week we share 4 homilies given by Fr. Scott over the course of the 2025 Triddum. This includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and the Easter Mass at Dawn.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-160RR-Triduum-2025.mp3

Episode 307 - Via Lucis (Re-Airing)

 

You are probably familiar with the Via Crucis, or The Way of the Cross, but did you know there is a similar devotion involving stations of the Resurrection? This week, to celebrate the Easter season, we are re-Airing this episode from the archives. Fr. Scott leads us through this devotion. Following the Via Lucis we have another homily from Father from the Easter Octave.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-115RR-Via-Lucis.mp3

Episode 306 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 5 (Re-Air)

  

During Lent this year, we are revisiting reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 5.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt5.mp3

Episode 305 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 4 (Re-air)

  

During Lent this year, we will revisit reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 4.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt4.mp3

Episode 304 - Chesterton in France Part Deux

 We take a break this week from our Lent with G. K. Chesterton series to visit with two participants in the recent retreat to France led by Fr. Scott. In the second part of the show, Fr. Mark joins to discuss some more exciting opportunities in the works. Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-159RR-ChestertonFrance-PtDeux-Pure.mp3

Episode 303 - Chesterton in Lent Pt.3 w/ Fr. Mark Lawler (Re-Air)

  

We continue our Lenten reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 3.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt3.mp3

Episode 302 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 2 w/ Fr. Mark Lawler (Re-Air)

 

During Lent this year, we will re-broadcast reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 2.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt2.mp3

Episode 301 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 1 (Re-Air)

 

During Lent this year, we will re-share some reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Last year, Fr. Scott and his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton, discussed Chesterton and Lent.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-137RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt1.mp3

Episode 300 - Chesterton in France w/ Fr. Mark Lawler

On his recent trip to France, Fr. Scott had a chance to record a lecture and question and answer session with renowned G. K. Chesterton scholar, Mark Lawler.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-158RR-ChestertonFrance.mp3

Episode 299 - Baraga in February (Re-Air)

We close out the month of February by once again reviewing the life of Ven. Frederic Baraga in February.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-084RR-Baraga_in_February.mp3

Episode 298 - Potluck II, Pt. B

This week we join Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz for part 2 of the second round of Potluck Theology. And stick around at the end for a little background on Potluck Theology and how to bring it to a parish near you.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-157RR-StPatIIB.mp3

Episode 297 - Potluck II, Pt. A

This week we join Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz for another round of Potluck Theology. This is part 1, so don't forget to join us next week for part 2.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-157RR-StPatIIA-arch.mp3

Episode 296 - Baraga in January (Re-Air)

As the month of January draws to a close, we feature Fr. Scott reading from Bishop Frederick Baraga's diary for the month of January.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-081RR-Baraga-January.mp3

Episode 295 - Purgatory

The concept of purgatory is a mystery to some, and an obstacle for others, but what exactly is it? Fr. Scott takes time this week to explain the Scriptural basis of purgatory and what the Church has taught over the centuries about this aspect of our Faith.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-156RR-Purgatory.mp3

Episode 294 - Questions and Answers

Potluck Theology was such a hit that Fr. Scott hosted another session a few months back, this time at St. Paul in Onaway. Father covers a host of questions about the faith in this week's episode.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-155RR-StPaulQandA.mp3

Episode 293 - The Gospel of Luke (Re-Air)

We dig back in the archives this week. Fr. Lawler gives a helpful guide to better understanding the Gospel of Luke, which is featured prominently in this year's Sunday cycle of readings.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-079RR-Gospel_of_Luke.mp3